Alexandra Blair

Alexandra Blair is an accomplished professional with a diverse educational background and extensive experience in the non-profit sector.

Alexandra pursued her Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology at Trinity College, where she also served as the President of Amnesty International and founded an ESL Tutoring Program.

She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Urban and Social Policy from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs, showcasing her commitment to making a positive impact on urban communities.

Alexandra's passion for global issues led her to participate in the Semester at Sea program at the University of Pittsburgh, broadening her perspective on international affairs.

Throughout her career, Alexandra has held key roles in various prestigious organizations, including serving as the Vice President of Development at the YMCA of Greater New York.

Her past positions include being the Director of Individual and Major Gifts at WNET New York Public Media, where she also worked as the Director of Leadership Giving and as a Major Gifts Officer at John Jay College.

She has experience in development and planned giving, having worked as a Development Associate for Planned Giving at John Jay College and as a Development Associate for Planned Giving and Annual Fund at Hunter College.

Alexandra's dedication to social causes is evident through her volunteer work at Adoption Advocates International in Ethiopia, as well as her involvement with organizations like Lawyers Without Borders, Amnesty International, and the Mercy Shelter Soup Kitchen.

She has also contributed to the community as a Manager of Student Events at Columbia SIPA and as an Intern at Lydia's Place and Hartford Areas Rally Together.

Alexandra's career trajectory showcases her strong leadership skills, fundraising expertise, and commitment to driving positive change in both local and global communities.